Clan Cancer Support has revealed the name of its new choir, Raise the Roof, and opened ticket sales for a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre on 18 March 2027.

Launched earlier this year, the choir was created to bring together people who have been impacted by cancer through a shared love of music. Since its first rehearsals, members have formed new friendships, built confidence and discovered the positive impact singing can have on wellbeing. 

The March performances will mark a major milestone for Raise the Roof, with choir members performing a number of songs as part of a special evening of entertainment. The choir will be joined by a range of local acts, with the full programme to be announced in January. 

The performances will also help raise vital funds for Clan, which provides emotional and practical support to anyone impacted by a cancer diagnosis across the north of Scotland. 

Emma Panton, head of income generation, said: “We’re incredibly excited to introduce Raise the Roof and invite audiences to join us for these special performances. The name felt like a natural fit. Not only will the choir help raise vital funds for Clan, it also reflects the energy, enthusiasm and joy that members bring to every rehearsal and performance.

“The choir has already become so much more than a singing group, creating a supportive community for people impacted by cancer while showcasing the power of music to bring people together. We can’t wait to share what our members have achieved and celebrate their journey on stage next March.”   

Laura Kirkwood, choirmaster for Raise the Roof said: “It has been a real privilege to work with such an enthusiastic and dedicated group of singers over the past few months. Watching people come together as complete strangers and, in such a short space of time, grow in confidence, build friendships and develop into what is already becoming a fantastic choir has been incredibly rewarding. 

“The choir has achieved so much in a relatively short period, and there is a genuine sense of excitement, alongside some understandable nerves, as we work towards our first major performance in March. I know members are looking forward to sharing the results of all their hard work with family, friends and supporters, and I am certain the performance will be a very special and memorable occasion for everyone involved.”

Tickets for performances on 18 March are available now via the Clan Cancer Support website. Further details about the performances and participating acts will be shared in the coming months.